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2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
Finalists and Winner of the 2024 Governor’s Hometown Awards Announced
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Serve Illinois) announced the 2024 Governor’s Hometown Award finalists and Governor’s Cup winner Wednesday at a ceremony in Springfield. . “Nowhere will you find a more compassionate and...
Hundreds of Big Lots stores set to close, including several in Illinois and Indiana
Discount retailer Big Lots is set to close over 300 stores nationwide as the company grapples with continued financial issues that have clouded the once-thriving chain's future. A filing with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission from late last month noted that the retailer could close up to 315 stores...
New Leaf Illinois’ Mission to Expunge Cannabis Records, Helping Thousands
Active in community events like the Bud Billiken Parade, New Leaf Illinois aims to provide a fresh start for those affected by past convictions (Photo Credit: Ethan Davis). On July 10, during National Hemp Month, Gov. JB Pritzker’s office announced that the Illinois cannabis industry had achieved $1 billion in retail sales.
Food Works offers Beekeeping 101 and Southern Illinois Farm Beginnings Program
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. — There's a bit of a buzz around the programs hosted by Food Works of Southern Illinois, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating a sustainable food economy in Southern Illinois. First, at 5:30 p.m. on August 15, Food Works’ Southern Illinois Farming Alliance and University of Illinois...
Threat investigation at Mayfield High School brings charges
A threat toward Mayfield High School students has been under investigation. Mayfield Independent Schools posted on social media Thursday night that a threat had been leveled at students attending Mayfield High School. The district was attempting to assure parents and students that the situation has been addressed and that safety remains the top priority. The administration did not want families to get the information from hearsay or other sources.
Register now for SIU’s Aug. 26 no-cost workshop on successful marketing strategies
Operating a successful small business in today’s competitive world requires successful marketing strategies. The Illinois Small Business Development Center at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will present a transformational one-day conference featuring the latest marketing techniques and tools for businesses on Aug. 26, and entrepreneurs are invited to attend at no cost.
Princeton woman charged in stolen vehicle investigation
A Princeton woman is facing charges after police investigated the theft of a vehicle on Wednesday. According to the Princeton Police Department, officers responded to the 100 block East Young Street around 8:30 a.m. for reports of a stolen vehicle and while investigating, the victim was notified that one of their credit cards had been used at the Circle K. Upon arrival to the store, officers were able to identify the suspect through video footage as 24-year-old Kelsey Ford of Princeton.
2 Popular Illinois Christmas Events Have Been Canceled For 2024
Some families in Illinois will be disappointed this Christmas because a pair of their annual traditions have been canceled for 2024. The majority of people who live in Illinois usually have holiday traditions with family and friends. It's something they do every year and of course, they look forward to it too. I would consider it an important part of their Christmas.
Find Fun Events In The Quad-Cities With Weekend In 2 Minutes
Find fun events this weekend in the Illinois and Iowa Quad-Cities and every weekend by listening to the Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast!. Looking for some fun this weekend? Check out Weekend in 2 Minutes with Sean Leary! Sean will run through a variety of awesome things to do in the Quad-Cities every weekend — from music to theater to comedy to family friendly activities and more! He puts an emphasis on free and low cost events to fit everyone’s budget and makes sure you get a great variety of happenings to choose from every weekend. And all in just two minutes! So take a short time out of your day every week to listen to Sean Leary’s Weekend in 2 Minutes — it’s your start to planning weekend fun on your site for fun, free, local entertainment, QuadCities.com!
First Illinois DMV+ facility opens in Chicago suburb
Illinois' first-ever "DMV+" opened Thursday morning in the revamped Melrose Park facility, promoting new services and reduced wait times. “A DMV+ brings more services directly to our customers and their communities, and doesn’t require them to spend valuable time traveling downtown or to Springfield," Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said in a statement praising the opening.
‘Unprecedented’: Second massive Missouri cannabis recall leaves some companies scrambling
State regulators issued two cannabis recall notices last week involving 135,000 marijuana products — more than double Missouri’s first massive cannabis product recall exactly one year ago. “I’ve never seen recalls of this magnitude in any other state,” said Nick Rinella, CEO of Hippos Cannabis. “This is kind of unprecedented.” Since the announcement, Rinella and […]
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